Upper Dolpo Trekking

Difficulty:

Moderate trekking to altitudes of 3000 m/10000 ft to 4000 m/13000 ft for up to 7 hours a day, sometimes including excursions or pass crossings up to 5000 m/16500 ft. Some pre-trek training is advisable. Hill walking experience, a reasonably fit body and good stamina are essential for these kinds of treks.

Altitude:

5315 m.

Duration:

23 Nights/ 24 Days

  • Overview
  • Itinerary
  • Departure Dates
  • Cost Detail

Upper Dolpo trek is a strenuous but rewarding journey into Nepal's most isolated region, the frozen outpost of mythical Shey Monastery beyond Phoksundo Lake, the legendary region of snow leopard, the Himalayan Bharal or blue sheep, and the semi-nomadic yak herders removed from the rest of the world by some of Himalayas’ most difficult passes.Geographically still within Nepal but culturally always tied to Tibet, though this bond as in Mustang has been broken for well over half a century, Dolpo is a region of few Buddhist monasteries as well as those of pre-Buddhist religion of Bon Po. With sweeping and windswept high altitude desert vistas, Dolpo promises to mesmerize every trekker who has the strength and courage to venture into this pocket of traditional Tibetan culture. People of Dolpo must import grain, and yak caravan trade, in the past bringing salt from Tibet and trading it for grains from midlands of Nepal was the mainstay of life. The character and ordeal of this livelihood was made famous by Eric Valli movie, Himalaya

Day 01 - Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Alt. 1,350m. / 4,428 ft.
Day 02 - Trek preparation day in Kathmandu . Alt. 1,350m. / 4,428 ft.
Day 03 - Fly to Nepalgunj & Overnight Stay At hotel
Day 04 - Early Morning Fly to Dolpo & then trek to Hanke Alt. 2660m /8725ft. (6 hrs).
Day 05 - Trek to Samduwa Alt. 3000m / 9840ft. (6 hrs).
Day 06 - Trek to Phosundo lake Alt. 3600m / 11808ft. (6 hrs).
Day 07 - Rest day at Phosundo lake Alt. 3600m / 11808ft.
Day 08 - Cross Baga La (5090m/16695ft) & Camp next side (6 hrs).
Day 09 - Trek to Numla Base Camp Alt. 5190m/ 17023ft. (5hrs.)
Day 10 - Trek to Chutung Dang Alt.3967m/ 13012ft. (5hrs.)
Day 11 - Trek to Chibu kHarka Alt. 3915m/ 12841ft. (5hrs.)
Day 12 - Trek to Saldang Alt. 4100m/ 13448ft. (5hrs.)
Day 13 - Trek to Yang Tsser Village Alt. 4300m/ 14104ft. (5hrs.)
Day 14 - Trek to Karang Alt. 4100m/ 13448ft. (5hrs.)
Day 15 - Trek to Ramanan Alt. 4600m/ 15080ft. (5hrs.)
Day 16 - Trek to Samling Gompa Alt. 3800m/ 12464ft. (5hrs.)
Day 17 - Trek to Shey Gompa Alt. 4500m/ 14760ft. (5hrs.)
Day 18 - Rest day at Shey Gompa & Visit Chakang Gompa
Day 19 - Trek to Yak kharka Alt. 4500m/ 14760ft. (5hrs.)
Day 20 - Trek to Ringmu Alt. 3600m/ 11808ft. (5hrs.)
Day 21 - Trek to Rachi
Day 22 - Trek to Roha Village
Day 23 - Trek to Dolpo (Juphal )
Day 24 - Fly back to Nepalgunj & Kathmandu
Trip Starts Trip Ends  
March 25, 2010 April 15, 2010
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Cost Includes:

 

  • International & domestic airport transfers as per the itinerary
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast in Kathmandu
  • Internal transport and flight within Nepal as per the itinerary
  • 3 meals a day while trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) as indicated by the itinerary
  • Accommodation while trekking in two person tents or local lodges/ guesthouses
  • All trekking and climbing related permit & fees.
  • English speaking, well trained and experience guides facility.

Cost Excludes:

 

  • International air fare to/ from Nepal
  • Lunch and dinner prior to the trek, please allow US$ 20 per day
  • Meals at airports and whilst in Kathmandu/ Pokhara - allow $20 per day
  • Entry Visa fees - at present $25 for 15 day & US$ 40 for 30 day visa on entry in Nepal
  • Insurance which covers, medical, emergency evacuation, lost, theft expenses
  • Drinks both alcoholic and bottled other then sterilized drinking water.
  • Laundry fee.
  • All the foods and beverages other then the itinerary.
  • Personal gears and expenses
  • Tips and gratitude provided to staffs.

Note: Airfare is not included in the tour price.

 

 

Trip Facts

Region:
Dolpo Region
Activities:
Nepal Trekking
Type:
Wilderness Camping Trek
Season:
Mar - May , Sep - Dec
Group size:
2 - 12 pax
Transportation:
Fly in / Out
Trips Start/End:
Kathmandu / Kathmandu

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